Agarista duckei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Agarista duckei faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns.
Habitat
This shrub species inhabits humid lowland and montane forests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in understory environments with well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,000 meters.